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AE04 ZTL

2004 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,757 mi
Last recorded48,757 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ZTL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 48,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 48,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear floor area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 45,332 miles

Offside rear floor area slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2020 45,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear floor area slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 38,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside/outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside/outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,686 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 35,686 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush slight splitting (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,495 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outter edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,377 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,794 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,161 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 17,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 12,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 10,722 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 10,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 9,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 7,406 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AE04 ZTL is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 ZTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE04 ZTL registered?

AE04 ZTL is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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